sterling silver
Britishnoun
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an alloy containing not less than 92.5 per cent of silver, the remainder usually being copper
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sterling-silver articles collectively
Example Sentences
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Other highlights include a sterling silver exemplar of “Box of Smile,” which is a small box containing a mirror inside.
From Salon • Nov. 25, 2025
She has an eagle eye for clothing with “100% cotton” on the tag or sterling silver jewelry stamped with a tiny “925,” indicating the quality of material.
From MarketWatch • Nov. 19, 2025
"It's crazy as our websites are completely different. I sell sterling silver, dainty pieces and engagement jewellery," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025
“I try to make my pieces smooth and comfortable,” he said, holding a signet ring cast in sterling silver that he etched with a Japanese crest of a lotus flower.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2025
It was a thin strap of charcoal-tanned leather that held a rectangular plate of sterling silver.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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